Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathaniel Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathaniel Morton Elementary serves the northern part of Plymouth, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 29.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
79%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Morton Elementary School's ranking?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Nathaniel Morton Elementary School often compared to?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hedge, Chandler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary School?
511 students attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Morton Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nathaniel Morton Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is part of Plymouth School District.
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